Staying in one of our railway carriages, or simply looking for inspiration for things to do while on your October half-term holiday? Hopefully you’ll find some useful ideas here. For a full round-up of events in October and November please visit our Railholiday Round-up of Events in South East Cornwall this Autumn. Half-term and Halloween: […]
Day Trips by Train – A walk from the Barbican to Saltram House
Saltram House is a grand house just a few miles from Plymouth City Centre, with some superb art work, and plenty of parkland to roam around. This walk is an easy, flat meander from the centre of Plymouth; not the most scenic, but quite interesting as it takes in industrial areas and the TR2 theatre, […]
How to Explore the Barbican, Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe by Train and Ferry
We are always looking for interesting ways to explore and enjoy our beautiful local area using public transport. So we were delighted in 2025 when Plymouth Boat Trips introduced a summertime ferry service from Saltash Waterside to the historic Royal William Yard, stopping at the Barbican on the way. From The Royal William Yard you can […]
The best dog friendly beaches in South East Cornwall
If you bring your dog on holiday to one of our Railholiday carriages, they’ll love a trip to the beach. Below are our recommendations. For easy access Seaton and Cawsand are the best. For wild open space and miles of yomping, then Whitsand Bay on a low tide is hard to beat. For public transport […]